Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona (LAX–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,502 mi airlines 102/wk
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WN2125
WN Southwest
B38M
8:00 AM
PDT T1
10:55 AM
HST
5h 55m
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AC3903
AC Air Canada
7M9
8:25 AM
PDT T8
12:33 PM
HST
6h 8m
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SY8501
SY Sun Country
738
8:30 AM
PDT T1
11:10 AM
HST
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AZ4434
AZ ITA
B38M
8:45 AM
PDT T7
12:53 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA2373
UA United
B39M
8:55 AM
PDT T7
11:30 AM
HST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AV2257
AV avianca
7M9
9:00 AM
PDT T7
12:08 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AS560
AS Alaska
7M9
9:22 AM
PDT T6
12:13 PM
HST
5h 51m
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AS9840
AS Alaska
B38M
9:22 AM
PDT T6
11:41 AM
HST
5h 19m
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AM3819
AM Aeromexi
76W
2:37 PM
PDT T3
6:30 PM
HST
5h 53m
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AF2151
AF Air France
76W
2:59 PM
PDT T3
5:47 PM
HST
5h 48m
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AF2798
AF Air France
76W
2:59 PM
PDT T3
5:47 PM
HST
5h 48m
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AA247
AA American
32Q
3:07 PM
PDT
5:59 PM
HST
5h 52m
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AA59
AA American
21N
3:07 PM
PDT T4
6:59 PM
HST
5h 52m
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DL311
DL Delta
76W
3:53 PM
PDT T3
6:12 PM
HST
5h 19m
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AS310
AS Alaska
7M9
4:56 PM
PDT T6
7:46 PM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC3081
AC Air Canada
7M9
5:10 PM
PDT T7
8:18 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
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CM1024
CM Copa
7M9
5:10 PM
PDT T7
8:18 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AC3107
AC Air Canada
7M9
5:10 PM
PDT T7
8:18 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA1718
UA United
753
5:25 PM
PDT T7
8:12 PM
HST
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AC3156
AC Air Canada
753
5:25 PM
PDT T7
8:12 PM
HST
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
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SY8502
SY Sun Country
738
12:10 PM
HST
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1891
WN Southwest
B38M
12:20 PM
HST
8:30 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CM1338
CM Copa
7M9
1:25 PM
HST
9:54 PM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
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UA2372
UA United
7M9
1:25 PM
HST
9:54 PM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AZ4424
AZ ITA
7M8
2:08 PM
HST
9:38 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AC3878
AC Air Canada
7M8
2:08 PM
HST
9:38 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AV2256
AV avianca
B38M
2:08 PM
HST
9:38 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS561
AS Alaska
7M9
3:53 PM
HST
12:24 AM+1
PDT
5h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA58
AA American
32Q
9:17 PM
HST T1
5:35 AM+1
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
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DL486
DL Delta
76W
10:15 PM
HST T2
6:30 AM+1
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA1719
UA United
753
10:18 PM
HST
6:45 AM+1
PDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona
12 carriers, 102 flights/week nonstop.
12 Airlines 102 Flights/wk 2,502 mi 4h 57m nonstop -3h behind 24 1-stop hubs

LAX–KOA is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,502 miles in approximately 4h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 16 753, 7M9 5h47-6h08 47% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 14 21N, 32Q 5h52 47% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 14 753, B39M 5h35-5h47 47% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 10 7M9, B38M 5h19-5h51 47% Oneworld
AF Air France 9 76W 5h48 47% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 76W 5h53 47% SkyTeam
AV avianca 7 7M9 6h08 47% Star Alliance
AZ ITA Airways 7 B38M 6h08 47% SkyTeam
CM Copa Airlines 7 7M9 6h08 47% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 7 76W 5h19 47% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 5h40 47%
WN Southwest Airlines 1 B38M 5h55 47%
Aircraft on this route
21N Airbus A321neo – AA
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
753 Boeing 757-300 – AC, UA
76W Boeing 767-300ER – AF, AM, DL
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC, AS, AV, CM
B38MAS, AZ, WN
B39MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV + CM + UA (44 flights/wk, 44%)
SkyTeam: AF + AM + AZ + DL (30 flights/wk, 30%)
Oneworld: AA + AS (24 flights/wk, 24%)
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (3 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to KOA direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
19
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
20
Nonstop flights
102
Outbound / wk
66
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,118
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → KOA
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
50%
Return
KOA → LAX
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → KOA delays →

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric LAX→KOA ONT→KOA SAN→KOA
Distance from LAX 47 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 12 1 1
Weekly flights 102 7
Flight time 4h 57m 5h 39m 5h 52m
Departure OTP 47%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,502 mi / 4,026 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 57m to 6h 8m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,502 mi / 4,026 km
Flight time4h 57m to 6h 8m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)12
Weekly flights102 out / 66 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 4h 57m to 6h 8m. The route covers 2,502 miles.
There are approximately 102 nonstop flights per week from LAX to KOA. The return direction has about 66 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, SCF, SAT, OGG, RDU, IAD, HNL, LAS, SMF, SFO, SJC, YYC, SAN, SLC, PDX, YVR, PHX, SEA, DEN, ANC, EWR, DFW, LIH and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from KOA to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to KOA

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, avianca, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 102 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to KOA ranges from 4 hours 57 minutes to 6 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,502 miles (4,026 km). There are approximately 102 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT) and San Diego (SAN).